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About This MFIL
- U Htet Nyi founded Myanmar Finance Co Ltd. (“MFCL”) in 2012.
- Myanmar Finance International Co. Ltd. (“MFIL”) was founded by MFCL and Myanmar Investments (“MIL”) in
2014. MFCL subsequently transferred its operations into MFIL.
- In November 2015 Norfund became a shareholder in MFIL
- MFIL currently has -
Fully paid up share capital of USD 4.95 million
8 branches in Yangon and Bago / 38,000 borrowers / MMK 4.4 billion loans portfolio
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- Myanmar‐focused investment company founded in 2013 and listed on the London Stock Exchange with offices in Yangon and Singapore
- A pro‐active, operating, investment holding company working with Myanmar‐focused companies to develop competitive and sustainable businesses, with an ability to take a long‐term view of its investments
- Active value‐add through advice on capital structure, industry‐specific strategic development, and access to technical partners
- Adheres to best governance and transparency standards to capitalize on the opportunities arising from the opening and reform of Myanmar’s economy
- Strong team of experienced local and foreign investment professionals based on‐the‐ground in Yangon, with extensive network within the local and regional business community, and deep knowledge of the Myanmar economy
- Since listing, MIL has raised total capital of nearly USD 30 million
- Other investment includes Apollo Towers, one of the leading mobile tower companies in Myanmar – MIL led a syndicated USD 30 million equity investment, investing USD 20 million off its own balance sheet
- Established by the Norwegian Parliament in 1997 Norwegian government’s main instrument for combatting poverty through private sector development in developing countries
- Mandate: contribute to developing sustainable business and industry in developing countries through investments in viable, profitable enterprises that would not otherwise be established because of the high risk involved
- Norfund gives priority to projects with a strong development effect and enhances these effects through active ownership and support
- Invests on commercial terms, always with partner(s) and normally with a 20‐30% stake
- Geographical focus on 4 regions with emphasis on Africa and LDCs
- Sector focus on clean energy, financial institutions, agribusiness and SMEs # With an extensive portfolio of microfinance projects in Asia, including BRAC (Bangladesh), Hattha Kaksekar (Cambodia), Sathapana (Cambodia), First Finance (Cambodia), Amret (Cambodia), Proximity Designs (Myanmar) and Acleda Laos (Lao PDR)
- As of end‐2014, portfolio of about USD 1.7 billion and 61 employees